Unwary: alternatives and connections

Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or…

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"

Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a…

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"

Wary; cautious.

Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary;…

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"

Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.

Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.

Looking around every way; cautious; careful of consequences; watchful of danger.

Cautious in speaking; secret; wary; uncommunicative.

Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious;…

To be dropped or uttered carelessly; as, an unguarded expression fell from his lips; not a murmur fell from him.

Without a fence; uninclosed; open; unguarded; defenseless.

Heedless; careless; neglectful; inattentive.

Cautious; wary; circumspect; as, he was guarded in his expressions; framed or uttered with caution; as, his expressions were guarded.

Without a guard or defense; unguarded.